AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Kankakee (IL)

On-site

USD 105,762,000 - 123,356,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Illinois seeks an Aircraft Mechanic (TITLE 32), WG-8852-12, for the IL AASF 2 unit. Responsible for maintenance, inspections, and documentation to ensure readiness and airworthiness of complex aircraft.

You will identify required repairs across airframe, mechanical, electrical, avionics, and pneudraulic systems, supervise installations, and perform tests to certify serviceability.

Qualifications

Must meet qualification using experience alone; education substitution not permitted for this occupation.

Responsibilities

Manage maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more aircraft.
Identify and advise on airframe, mechanical, electrical, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs.
Coordinate installation of equipment for special missions and reconfiguration.
Perform diagnostics using TMDE and verify airworthiness of aircraft systems.
Oversee ground movement, testing, and release of aircraft to operation.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1063000 and is part of the IL AASF 2, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As an AIRCRAFT MECHANIC (TITLE 32), WG-8852-12, you will act as the Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) with responsibility for managing the operational readiness of one or more aircraft, and proficiency training of supported aviation unit personnel. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Manage, monitor, or perform overall maintenance, servicing, inspections, and documentation for one or more highly technical military aircraft.

Serve as the technical authority to identify and advise on requirements for airframe, mechanical, electrical/environmental, avionics, engine, and pneudraulic repairs. Perform damage assessment and determine corrective repair actions for assigned aircraft systems and components. Coordinate and oversee installation of aircraft equipment required for special missions and operational reconfiguration.

Utilize a wide variety of complex computerized and non-computerized TMDE to diagnose aircraft system and component malfunctions. Select and apply appropriate tools, support equipment, and test devices to accomplish aircraft maintenance and repair tasks. Perform operational tests of aircraft systems and components to verify proper function and airworthiness. Oversee ground movement of aircraft to include launch, recovery, parking, and servicing operations.

Interpret and apply technical publications, directives, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and layout drawings to accomplish maintenance actions. Ensure aircraft maintenance and repair actions comply with applicable technical orders, directives, and local policy. Review and validate aircraft forms and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and airworthiness status.

Observe and inspect work performed by others to ensure compliance with prescribed procedures and technical guidance. Diagnose and resolve malfunctions of aircraft systems and components through analysis of specifications and operating characteristics. Make independent maintenance decisions to ensure assigned aircraft remains in the highest state of readiness. Clear Red X status symbols for work performed by others and certify adherence to quality and safety standards.

Assist AVCRAD/DEPOT-level maintenance activities by resolving aircraft discrepancies and validating corrective actions. Provide technical guidance to flight crews regarding observed discrepancies, in-flight characteristics, and system malfunctions.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $36.91 – $43.05/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-24.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.